For those whose eating disorder symptoms include being at a weight below where their body seems to want to naturally settle, whatever BMI measurement this may be at (it may be above the ‘normal’ BMI range that our medical system … Read More
When I think about the moments that quietly transform recovery, exposure and response prevention work always jumps to my mind. It’s not flashy, or quick, or easy. But it can be steady and powerful. In essence, ERP means gently approaching … Read More
In Part 1 of this blog series I described the prevalence of eating and body image concerns in children and adolescents, and the relationship between disordered eating and eating disorders. In this post I’ll describe the signs and symptoms to … Read More
One of the most helpful things I learned from a therapist during my eating disorder recovery was what she called “positive self-talk”. I know that affirmations or anything that comes across as too forcefully positive can be controversial in the … Read More